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Chapter 694
[New trait <Flame that Overcomes Death> has been created.]
Raon swallowed dryly as he looked at the last trait message that appeared.
'I can tell just by looking at it.'
<Flame that Overcomes Death> was undoubtedly a trait that allowed him to withstand Derus Robert’s energy of death.
‘Why did this suddenly come to me... Ah!’
Could it be because I absorbed the remaining energy of death in the union leader’s body?
The energy of death scattered in Ogram’s mana circuits seamlessly integrated into the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation and the Ring of Fire, all without his intention.
It seemed that the energy absorbed at that time created the Flame that Overcomes Death.
<Flame that Overcomes Death>
While the fire of the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation is burning, it reduces the damage caused by the energy of death.
After confirming the explanation of the trait, Raon clenched his fist tightly.
As he had felt from the name of the trait, the Flame that Overcomes Death was an ability that could withstand the energy of death.
‘This is an unexpected gain.’
The energy of death that Derus wields is literally the ultimate counter to living beings.
For Ogram, it was a chilling force that would sap vitality and mental strength even with a mere touch, so having a trait to overcome it was a huge benefit.
Since his goal was still the downfall of Derus Robert, it felt like he had firmly laid the groundwork to achieve that.
‘Let’s check the other messages too.’
Suppressing a smile, Raon checked the other messages.
[You have achieved a great feat.]
[All stats increase by 20 points.]
[The rank of the trait <Evil Eye of Wrath> has increased.]
[The rank of the trait <Ambush> has increased.]
[A new title <Savior> has been created.]
'As expected, I'm being rewarded for what I've done.'
Looking at the enhanced traits and the newly created title, it seemed the system rewarded based on what he had just accomplished.
The system always seemed to be watching him and then gave out rewards.
‘According to Wrath, it has intelligence...’
Wrath always said he would crush and destroy the system. Thinking about it now, the system didn’t seem to be just a simple device.
‘I want to see it once.’
Since he had received so many rewards from the system and the messages, he wanted to meet it directly and show his gratitude.
‘I’m also curious about how Wrath would react.’
Seeing him getting along with the system he created might make that cotton candy struggle amusingly.
‘Hey.’
Raon smacked the ice flower bracelet lightly.
‘How long are you going to sleep?’
He found it annoying when he was around, but now that Wrath was gone, it felt as bland as eating nadine bread without the taste of rubber.
After tapping the bracelet once more and lowering his gaze, Raon saw Glenn and Ogram still fighting.
"What the hell is wrong with you!"
Ogram frowned in confusion.
“I’m not going to sell Raon, I just want to take him as an honorary grandson and treat him well!”
"I don't need a weakling who gets beaten up by the White Blood Religion’s leader!"
Glenn waved his hand, saying he should look for an honorary grandson elsewhere.
“I’m not talking about you! I want to be Raon’s grandfather! Why are you making a fuss?”
“My words won’t undo your defeat.”
“Ugh, it was 2 against 1...”
Ogram mumbled that he had no choice as he bit his lip.
“If you bear the name of the Six Kings, you should not be defeated even if it’s 20 against 1.”
Glenn nodded his raised chin as if he had won the argument.
“If you’ve said all you wanted, focus on recovering. The Conference of the Six Kings will be held soon, and you can’t participate in that state, can you?”
“Will it be held via video conference?”
“It has to be. If all the Six Kings gather in one place, our territory could be attacked.”
He nodded as if it was obvious.
“Hoo, I’ve caused quite a lot of trouble.”
Ogram sighed bitterly and touched the wound in his chest that had been pierced by a sword.
“I’m too ashamed to lift my face.”
“And you were the one talking about making Raon an honorary grandson?”
“That, that’s different! I have a lot I want to do for him...”
As he tried to make excuses to Glenn, the vice union leader opened the door and entered.
“Union leader. I’ve brought it.”
The vice union leader handed a thin booklet and a wooden box to Ogram.
“Good job.”
Ogram looked at the booklet and the wooden box he received from the vice union leader and then gestured to Raon.
“Raon. Come here.”
“Yes.”
Raon nodded and approached Ogram’s bed.
“Take this.”
Ogram handed over the booklet and the wooden box he had just received.
“Yes? Why this...”
You saved the Beast Union leader, so it's impossible to just repay you with words."
He laughed heartily and shook the booklet and wooden box lightly.
“This book is called the White Lotus Divine Fist, a supreme martial art fist technique, and the wooden box contains brilliant lotus elixir, the best elixir of the Beast Union. Take them without any burden.”
Ogram threw the booklet and the wooden box without hesitation.
“Uh...”
Raon exhaled in surprise and caught the floating booklet of the White Lotus Divine Fist and the wooden box.
A strong heat was felt from inside the wooden box. As Ogram said, it seemed to contain a high-level elixir.
“I will accept the martial arts book, but I think it’s better for you to take the elixir and recover quickly, union leader.”
Saying this, he offered the wooden box back to Ogram.
“Kuhuhuhu!”
Ogram laughed deeply while brushing back his disheveled hair.
“See? This is why I want to take Raon as my honorary grandson.”
He wiggled his finger at Glenn.
“Raon is probably the only one who would sincerely say such a thing with the brilliant lotus elixir in front of him.”
Ogram returned the wooden box that Raon held out to him with an admiring gaze.
“I’ve already taken the brilliant lotus elixir three times. As you know, the effectiveness of the same elixir decreases each time you take it. It’s meaningless to me now.”
“Hmm...”
As he said, repeatedly taking the same elixir reduces its effectiveness.
If Ogram had indeed taken it three times, the brilliant lotus elixir would be less than a low-level elixir to him.
“Take it. My hands are shaking.”
“Thank you.”
Raon bowed his head and carefully received the martial arts book, the White Lotus Divine Fist and the wooden box containing the brilliant lotus elixir.
“Kuhum!”
Glenn cleared his throat with a pleased look as Raon received Ogram’s praise.
“What do you think? Doesn’t this make me qualified to be Raon’s honorary grandfather...”
“Nonsense.”
Glenn furrowed his brows fiercely as if he had never been pleased.
“Do you really want to fight me to the death?”
"You’re making a fuss even though I said I'd treat him well."
Ogram shrugged as if he couldn’t understand.
“Haha...”
Raon, caught between the absolute leaders of the Six Kings, could only laugh awkwardly.
"Tsk, if he's going to be like that, he should just step up and take care of him himself."
Rimmer whispered to Sheryl with a wry smile.
“The old man is just too jealous... Hic!”
He gasped as he met Glenn’s piercing gaze.
“I guess it’s still awkward for him.”
Sheryl sighed lightly and shook her head.
“How long! I can’t stand this frustration any longer.”
Rimmer tapped his chest in frustration. But this time, he didn't forget to carefully check Glenn's expression.
"The fact that the lord followed us here means that his heart is slowly opening up to him."
Sheryl looked at the awkward grandfather and grandson with soft eyes.
“So when will the Conference of the Six Kings be held?”
Ogram asked, leaning back and looking at Glenn.
“Knowing Chamber's personality, it wouldn't be strange if we got a call today. It will definitely start by tomorrow or the day after.”
Glenn lowered his fingers, indicating the conference would be held in a few days.
“My lord.”
Raon called Glenn and lowered his gaze slightly.
“Can I attend the Conference of the Six Kings as well?”
Derus Robert may have gotten the information that Ogram was rescued, but he wouldn't have dreamed that Ogram had woken up.
He was eager to see his face filled with shock and confusion.
“It’s not about whether you can attend, you must.”
Ogram raised his hand as if it was obvious.
“You saved me, didn’t you?”
“That beast is right. You absolutely must attend.”
Glenn nodded, making it clear there was no room for refusal.
"And…."
Raon looked at the two and lowered his head.
"How about we keep the fact that we have rescued the union leader a secret until the Conference of the Six Kings starts?"
“Do you think that there is a spy for that swordsman among the executives attending the Conference of the Six Kings?”
Glenn, realizing Raon's intention, narrowed his eyes.
“Yes.”
Raon nodded.
‘Not a spy, but that guy himself is one of the Six Kings.’
Since there was no evidence yet, he couldn’t talk about Derus.
“It's better to keep it a secret, as Raon suggested.”
Ogram nodded calmly.
“That guy understands my personality. There's a high possibility that a spy has infiltrated the executives of the Six Kings.”
“Understood. We'll do as you say.”
Glenn nodded calmly.
“Thank you!”
Raon bowed his head to Glenn and Ogram.
“Everyone, leave now.”
Glenn waved his head, indicating he had more to discuss with Ogram alone.
“Yes.”
Raon left the palace, a slight smile curling on his lips.
‘I hope it starts soon.’
He was looking forward to seeing how Derus Robert would react to seeing Ogram participating in the conference.
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“You've changed a lot. No, I should say you've returned to your old self.”
Ogram let out a small laugh as he lowered his trembling hand.
“Before Raon was born, you were nothing but a cold-blooded person. Seeing you change like this, that child must have had a significant impact on you.”
He nodded while looking at the door Raon had exited.
"After all, that child possesses a warmth beyond martial power. It's no wonder you have such an expression."
“Ahem!”
Glenn cleared his throat loudly, his eyes lowering.
“Are you envious?”
“What?”
"I asked if you’re envious of me having Raon as a grandson."
"Huh!"
He raised his chin as if he knew it.
“His martial talent is unmatched in history, he’s deeply respected, kind, and filial.”
“I know that….”
“Moreover, he possesses a mysterious ability that even I can't grasp. He'll surpass you before he turns thirty.”
“No, I mean...”
“And he's incredibly handsome. Some say his martial talent isn’t the best in the continent, but his looks are.”
“Ah, enough! I can't stand listening to this… ugh.”
Ogram waved his hand, then let his shoulder slump as if drained of energy.
“Ogram.”
Glenn frowned as he looked at Ogram’s trembling arm.
“How bad is it?”
“Half. Or less.”
Ogram bit his lip while looking at his weakened hand.
“The bloodsucking of the White Blood Religion’s leader is problematic, but the energy of death was too immense. Just having it in my body melted my vitality and mental strength.”
He shook his head, saying it was a dangerous power.
“You idiot.”
Glenn's voice carried not mockery but a sigh. Regret showed in his eyes.
“Yes. I was an idiot.”
Ogram looked up at the ceiling and sighed.
“I'm sorry. I can hide it for a while, but I don’t think I can restore the broken balance.”
He shook his head, saying he couldn't hide it for long.
“You're being arrogant.”
Glenn clicked his tongue while looking down at Ogram.
“You weren't a significant force among the Six Kings anyway.”
He turned around and headed for the exit.
“Take care of yourself.”
“Go.”
Glenn left the palace after hearing Ogram's final farewell.
“Grandson, huh….”
Ogram laughed softly, recalling Glenn's noticeably brighter complexion.
“I never thought I’d envy that guy’s family relationships.”
* * *
Raon came out of the palace and checked the martial arts book of the White Lotus Divine Fist.
‘What is this?’
It was too easy to read.
He thought it would be difficult since it was a supreme martial arts book, but it was surprisingly easy to understand.
“Does it feel easy?”
Garona laughed heartily as he approached.
“How did you know?”
“The foundation of the White Lotus Divine Fist is the Raging Sea. Since it’s you brother, it won’t be hard to learn.”
He laughed, saying let's see whose fist is stronger in the future.
"No matter what, you'll win in fist techniques."
"That concept doesn't apply between brothers."
Garona shook his head with a smile.
“Thank you, brother.”
He looked at Raon examining the White Lotus Divine Fist book and bowed deeply.
“If it weren’t for you, I would’ve spent my life in pain. I have nothing to say but thank you.”
Garona bowed his head deeply, touching the ground, expressing his sincere gratitude.
“From today, my life is yours. Whenever you want, I will….”
“You said it before.”
Raon looked into Garona’s heated eyes and shook his head.
“Brothers don’t need to say thank you. Just a greeting is enough.”
He patted Garona's shoulder while saying that.
"B, Brother! It's the first time you've called me brother! Brother!"
"Maybe I shouldn't have..."
Garona called him brother three times in one breath, making Raon's head feel numb.
“Brother!”
“Step back!”
Raon frowned, pushing away the clinging Garona.
“Sniff….”
Rimmer sniffed while looking at Raon and Garona.
“He’s grown well. If it were the old Raon, he would never have called someone brother.”
He said, feeling proud, with tears in his eyes.
“Anyone would think you raised him.”
“I did raise him!”
“No. Raon grew well on his own.”
“Ugh….”
“Well, still.”
Sheryl warmly smiled as she looked at Raon being pestered by Garona.
"It's nice to see him smile like that. Like you said, he was cold at first."
“Huhuhu, that’s not it.”
Roenn nodded calmly.
“Youngh master Raon was just not good at keeping a distance from people. Like someone.”
He laughed while looking back at Glenn leaving the union leader’s palace.
“Get ready. It's time to leave.”
“A-already?”
Garona sighed.
“It’s too bad.”
“No, now is the right time to go.”
The vice union leader shook his head while holding a crystal ball.
“The Conference of the Six Kings starts at noon tomorrow.”
* * *
The next day at noon.
Raon headed to the lord’s manor.
Inside the audience chamber, Sheryl, Roenn, Denier, and Balder had already arrived and were waiting.
Raon bowed his head to Glenn and stood next to Sheryl.
“It will start soon.”
Chad, the master of the Shadow Agents, signaled with his chin, and magicians in black robes projected five blue screens in the center of the audience chamber.
Wooooooong!
About a minute later, from the first blue screen, Chamber appeared, waving her hand, wearing a witch hat larger than her body.
“Can you see me?”
She wiggled her finger and put a lollipop in her mouth.
Crackle!
As soon as Chamber finished her greeting, the second blue screen flashed, revealing Lecross, the King of Owen Kingdom.
“It’s been a long time. It's unfortunate to meet again under such circumstances.”
He bowed his head with knightly grace.
Hwaaaa.
The third person to appear was Derus Robert. He greeted with a pale face, saying nothing.
Raon bit his lips thinly as he watched Derus’ act.
‘I’ll watch how your mask shatters.’
Suppressing a rising laugh, he straightened his posture.
Wooooong!
The fourth screen flashed black.
However, unlike the others, no face was visible, only a sound like something bubbling up could be heard.
“It’s been a while, everyone….”
A gloomy voice emanated from the black screen. The owner of that voice seemed to be the Master of Magic Tower.
"You shut-in bastard! Show yourself immediately!”
“Later….”
Chamber frowned, demanding she show herself, but the Magic Tower’s master did not reveal her face.
ZZZZZT!
The last, fifth blue screen began to shake as if an earthquake had occurred.
“The screen from the Beast Union is always like this.”
Chamber clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.
"Since the Beast King is not present, does that mean the vice union leader will participate?"
King Lecross sighed briefly.
“Probably. He was the one who received the call.”
Chamber nodded, agreeing with King Lecross' words.
ZZZZZT!
As soon as they finished speaking, the screen from the Beast Union flashed, revealing Ogram with a refreshing smile.
“Thank you all for gathering because of me.”
Ogram waved at the five transcenders.
“Wh-what! Why are you there!"
"Are you alright?"
"Be-Beast King?"
Chamber, King Lecross, and the Magic Tower’s master gasped in surprise.
“What happened! Did you escape from the White Blood Religion?”
“As expected! I believed in you!”
“Oh….”
Chamber and King Lecross showed both surprise and joy simultaneously.
The Magic Tower master’s screen shook wildly, as if she was about to reveal herself.
“Ah….”
But Derus was different. His eyes, blackened, trembled as if he had seen something unbelievable.
Raon twisted his lips into a smile as he watched Derus’ mask begin to crack.
‘Yes. That’s the face I wanted to see.’
It seemed like today would be a fun Conference of the Six Kings.
